We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager - Defence to join our team at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
This role offers our 4xFlex working pattern – a 4 day working week (Monday–Thursday) Monday and Tuesday are mandatory onsite with Wednesday and Thursday hybrid working (you could be required onsite additional days depending on business needs)
As Senior Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving programme delivery, ensuring mission success, and leading high-performing teams across the full programme lifecycle.
If successful you'll join a renowned international defence company, with a range of technically innovative products and excellent opportunities for career progression, and personal and professional development.
Key Responsibilities-
Accountable for delivering programme financial, performance, and delivery objectives, reporting directly to the Business Area Manager.
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Build, lead, and inspire cross-functional teams with the skills and capabilities needed to achieve programme goals.
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Oversee all phases of programme execution: bid decisions, proposals, negotiations, award, start-up, execution, sustainment, and closure.
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Develop and maintain programme and subcontract management plans, schedules, and performance baselines.
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Ensure delivery to agreed cost, schedule, quality, sales, and profit objectives.
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Implement Programme Performance Management processes, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and subcontractor compliance where applicable.
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Drive effective risk, opportunity, data, and configuration management across programmes.
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Lead the team in identifying, tracking, and delivering Mission Success Events.
The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found here.
